Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer – Autonomous VTOL

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the X-BAT project, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. The role involves designing data acquisition systems and ensuring accurate data capture during testing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, has hands-on experience in instrumentation, and excels in a fast-paced test environment. This position supports field deployments and requires strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation or data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, DAQs, and wiring.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain flight test instrumentation systems.
• Develop sensor selection plans and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Flight test instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Sensor installation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

NI

Dewesoft

Telemetry systems

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the X-BAT project, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. The role involves designing data acquisition systems and ensuring accurate data capture during testing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, has hands-on experience in instrumentation, and excels in a fast-paced test environment. This position supports field deployments and requires strong troubleshooting skills.